How do you know if your child is acting like a normal teenager or if you’re seeing cannabis use? Here are ten true-or-false statements covering the most likely tip-offs that your teen is using marijuana.
TRUE or FALSE?
9. My teen is saying some strange things about his phone being bugged; this sudden paranoia can indicate marijuana use.
TRUE – Among other things, marijuana can cause psychosis,[15] paranoia,[16] schizophrenia,[17] and suicidal tendencies and thoughts.[18] If you notice any such behavior, investigate it further (or get immediate medical attention if suicidal intent is expressed) because it may be caused by marijuana use.
[15] Thomas, Huw. “A Community Survey of Adverse Effects of Cannabis Use.” Science Direct, vol. 42, no. 3, Nov. 1996, pp. 201-207., DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0376-8716(96)01277-X.
[16] Andreasson, Sven, et al. “CANNABIS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA A Longitudinal Study of Swedish Conscripts,” vol. 330, no. 8574, 26 Dec. 1987, pp. 1483-1486.,DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(87)92620-1.
[17] Price, Ceri, et al. “Cannabis and suicide: longitudinal study.” The British Journal of Psychiatry: the Journal of Mental Science, vol. 195,6 (2009): 492-7. DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.109.065227.
[18] www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-DetTabs2014/NSDUH-DetTabs2014.pdf.